Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia

Neonates, defined as infants within the first 28 days of life, are especially vulnerable in conflict-affected settings. Globally, about 2.3 million neonatal deaths occur annually, with nearly 98% occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Despite several studies in this area, context-specific evidence remains limited, and knowledge and data gaps continue to hinder efforts to address health inequalities in resource-limited settings. This study, therefore, aims to evaluate neonatal mortality and identify its key predictors.